Extech 407026 Heavy Duty Light Meter
Features
- Four lighting types
- Cosine and color corrected measurements
- Other functions include "ZERO" re-calibration, Data Hold, & MAX/MIN/AVG readings
- Free ground shipping
- Expedited repair and warranty service
- Lifetime technical support
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Overview
The Extech Heavy Duty Light Meter enhances accuracy by selecting one of four lighting types: tungsten/daylight, fluorescent, sodium, or mercury. The meter utilizes a precision diode and color correction filter and adjusts for cosine and color-corrected measurements. The microprocessor assures maximum accuracy through an Fc range of 200.0, 2000, and 5000Fc and a lux range of 2000, 20,000, and 50,000 lux.
Data Storage
The built-in RS232 serial interface provides a connection with the optional Windows Data Acquisition Software, which enables users to display and capture readings on a PC and set time intervals and alarms. The battery-operated datalogger module stores over 8000 readings for later transfer to a PC.
- Circuit: custom one-chip LSI microprocessor circuit
- Display: 3.5 digit (2000 count) LCD display with contrast adjustment
- Measurement ranges: LUX: 0 to 50,000 LUX (3 range), Fc: 0 to 5000 Fc (3 range), relative mode: 0 to 1999%
- Data hold: freezes displayed reading
- Lighting types: Sodium, daylight/tungsten, fluorescent, & Mercury
- Sensor structure: cosine/color corrected photo-diode meets CIE
- Memory store/recall: records/recalls max/min/avg readings
- Sample rate: 0.4 seconds (approx.) per reading
- Zero adjust: push-button procedure
- Auto power off: after approx. 10 minutes
- Data output: RS-232 PC serial interface
- Operating conditions: 32 to 122F (0 to 50C),< 80% RH
- Power supply: 9 V battery
- Power consumption: approx. 5 mA DC (approx. 200hr battery life)
- 2,000 LUX range: 0-1,999 LUX display, 1 LUX resolution
- 20,000 LUX range: 1,800-19,990 LUX display, 10 LUX resolution
- 50,000 LUX range: 18,000-50,000 LUX display, 100 LUX resolution
- 200 FC range: 0-186.0 FC display, 0.1 FC resolution
- 2,000 FC range: 167-1,860 FC display, 1 FC resolution
- 5,000 FC range: 1,670-5,000 FC display, 10 FC resolution
- Relative mode: range: 0-1999%, resolution: 1%
- Accuracy: +/-(4% + 2 digits) of full scale (applies to a calibration performed using a precision standard incandescent tungsten light source of 2856K with a meter on the tungsten setting.)
- Dimensions: instrument: 7.1"x2.8"x1.3" (180x72x32mm), sensor: 3.3"x2.2"x0.7" (85x55x17.5mm)
- Weight: 0.71 lbs. (320g)
- Warranty: 3 years
- (1) Light meter
- (1) 9 V battery
- (1) Light sensor
- (1) Protective cover with 46" (1.2m) cable
- (1) Protective holster with stand
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